TOLEDO, Ohio - The College Football Network put 18 Rockets on its 2023 preseason All-MAC Team, the website announced today. In addition, CFN named Toledo's offensive line and secondary as best in the Mid-American Conference. Head Coach Jason Candle was ranked as the MAC's top coach, while senior Judge Culpepper (defensive lineman) and juniors Nick Rosi (offensive lineman) and Quinyon Mitchell (cornerback) were all named as the best in the league at their respective positions.

The following Rockets were named to College Football Network's preseason All-MAC Team.

First-Team All-MAC
WR - Jerjuan Newton
OT - Nick Rosi
OG - Vinny Sciury
DT - Judge Culpepper
LB - Dallas Gant
CB - Quinyon Mitchell
PR - Adam Beale
 
Second-Team All-MAC
QB - Dequan Finn
S - Maxen Hook
S - Nate Bauer
 
Third-Team All-MAC
RB - Jacquez Stuart
WR - Devin Maddox
S - Zachary Ford
PK -  Luke Pawlak
 
Honorable Mention All-MAC
OG - Kendall Major
OL - Tyler Long
OL - Devan Rogers 
CB - Andre Fuller
Special Teams - Nasir Bowers

The defending MAC Champion Rockets open their season at Illinois on Sept. 2 before debuting at home with "Toledo's Biggest Party" on Saturday, Sept. 9 in a 3:30 p.m. matchup with Texas Southern. To order tickets or for more information, please visit this link or call/text 419.530.GOLD (4653) or stop by the Rocket Ticket Office located in the Sullivan Athletic Complex at Savage Arena during office hours.